SHOCKING: Quadruple Amputee Charged With Murder

Crime scene tape with blurred evidence markers. — SHOCKING CRIME

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player stands accused of shooting a passenger in his vehicle, dumping the body, and fleeing across state lines—raising disturbing questions about how our justice system will handle a crime that defies conventional understanding of physical capability.

Story Snapshot

Dayton James Webber, 27, a quadruple amputee and pro cornhole player, was charged with first and second-degree murder after allegedly shooting passenger Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument
Webber allegedly drove off with the body, dumped it in a Charlotte Hall, Maryland yard, then fled 120 miles to Virginia where he was arrested at a hospital
Two backseat passengers refused Webber’s request to remove the body, fled on foot, and immediately flagged down La Plata Police to report the crime
Charles County Sheriff’s Office investigating how Webber, who lost all four limbs to blood infection as an infant, was able to drive and fire a weapon

From Inspiration to Accusation

Dayton James Webber built a reputation defying the odds. Born around 1999, he underwent quadruple amputation as an infant following a severe blood infection that claimed all four limbs.

Rather than accepting limitation, Webber rose to prominence in the American Cornhole League, becoming a professional player in a competitive sport that requires precision and coordination. His story represented triumph over adversity—until Sunday night, March 22, 2026, when Charles County authorities say that narrative took a dark turn on the roads of La Plata, Maryland.

Fatal Argument Turns to Body Dumping

Around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Webber was driving near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive in La Plata with three passengers when an argument erupted with front-seat passenger Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Webber shot Wells during the dispute.

He then pulled over and asked the two backseat passengers to remove the body from the vehicle. When they refused and fled on foot to flag down La Plata Police, Webber drove off with Wells still inside.

A professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee is facing murder charges in Maryland. Dayton James Webber, 27, was behind the wheel of a car when he shot and killed his front-seat passenger, authorities say. https://t.co/dnqhDWAUIb

— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) March 23, 2026

Cross-State Flight Ends at Virginia Hospital

Just after midnight on March 23, a resident on Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall discovered Wells’ body in their yard and contacted authorities. Wells was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, Webber had driven approximately 120 miles to Charlottesville, Virginia.

By Monday morning, Albemarle County Police located him at a local hospital where he was seeking treatment for an unspecified medical issue. Officers arrested him as a fugitive following his release, and his vehicle was tracked to the area.

Webber now awaits extradition to Charles County to face formal charges of first and second-degree murder along with related offenses.

Detective R. Johnson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has requested anyone with information to contact authorities at 301-609-6453 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. The mechanics of how Webber was able to drive a vehicle and fire a weapon remain unclear, as sources note the investigation is ongoing.

Unanswered Questions About Capability

The case presents unusual challenges for investigators and prosecutors. How Webber accessed and fired a firearm without limbs, and what adaptive technology he may have used to operate a vehicle, are central questions the Sheriff’s Office has not yet answered. These details will likely prove critical during trial proceedings.

The two backseat passengers who witnessed the shooting and refused to comply with Webber’s demands to dispose of the body are key witnesses. Their immediate decision to report the crime to police provided the foundation for the rapid investigation.

This case highlights fundamental concerns about public safety and accountability. Regardless of physical limitation, the law must apply equally—a principle conservatives champion. Wells’ family in Waldorf and the La Plata community deserve answers about how this tragedy unfolded and justice for a young man whose life was cut short.

The trial ahead will test the system’s ability to handle complex cases involving defendants with significant disabilities while upholding the rights of victims and maintaining community safety standards that protect law-abiding citizens.